
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (22 Rentals)
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Lenox Terrace

1630-1636 Park Ave

Douglass Park

St Nicholas Park Apartments

101-105 W 133rd St
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214 W 102nd St

2783-2787 Broadway

1461 Amsterdam Ave

Common Robinson

2593-2595 Frederick Douglass Blvd

2092 Frederick Douglass Blvd

561 Lenox Ave
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2335 First Ave

132 West 109th Street

318-324 E 126th St

337 W 138TH ST

513-515 W 111th St

167 East 111th Street

3421-3425 Broadway
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Studio Apartments | $2,899 | $2,395 | $3,825 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,530 | $2,475 | $8,000 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,302 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,965 | $3,750 | $9,990 |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,852 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $41,617 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,595. 1856 Park Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,521. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (N4) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| 1856 Park Avenue | 8G | Studio,1BA | $2,521 |
| Third at Bankside | SP | Studio,1BA | $2,600 |
| 852 Amsterdam Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,750 |
| 45 Tiemann Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NY
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $6.74 price per square foot B6 Model at Avalon Morningside Park in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $8,745. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 140 W 123rd St Model at 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Morningside Park | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $6.74 |
| 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 | 140 W 123rd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Forten at Columbia | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $7.07 |
| 62 W 106th St | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $6.25 |
| The Reserve | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A | 2BR,2BA | $5.20 |
| 2 St Nicholas Terrace | 3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $6.43 |
| 852 Amsterdam Ave | Flex 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $7.21 |
| 45 Tiemann Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| Third at Bankside | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $5.40 |
| 1856 Park Avenue | 4J | Studio ,1BA | $5.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown is at 1856 Park Avenue listed at $2,521.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment is $2,825 at Third at Bankside.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown is starting from $2,000 at The Reserve.
What is the most affordable Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserve and starts from $4,352.
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